Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also incorporated. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.

Marydee Bombick, pottery artist, will show us ways to beautify our gardens when nothing is in bloom. We will see examples of creative artworks designed for the garden.

The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue.  Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance.  Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely.  Ability to

Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes! Line dancing enhances balance, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement.  No partner

Have you been waiting for the right time to get back to work on that novel or short story that’s started collecting dust? Or maybe you just need some inspiration to kickstart a new writing project? Join us at the Ashland library for our biweekly peer support creative writing workshop! Each participant will choose an

Growing up white in Washington state, Barbara’s dad never told her anything about his family—except that his mother was “crazy.” Ten years after his death, she learned his sister was living in Hawai’i. Discovering “the family secret” introduced her to the concept of passing, and the complex nature of race and identity. Uncommon in the

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

This class is intended for those who have been thinking about doing a DNA test but are not sure where to start. It is also for those who have already tested but are not sure what to do with the results. Topics to be covered include: The basic terminology of DNA and how it is

Join a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.

Ashland is known for many things – natural beauty, outstanding theater, lively politics, the best parades and more. Now let’s turn the focus to another distinguishing feature. “The Power of Public Art” is the topic of a free public discussion on Tues., March 5, 4:00-5:30 p.m., in the Gresham Room at Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou

Join Ken Engelund to explore the role of public art in local identity, place-making and community building. Ken Engelund is Chair is of the Ashland Public Arts Advisory Committee. He was a vice president of human resources and a Realtor in California’s Bay Area before and his wife Carol retired to Ashland in 1998. For

Join us for a discussion of the three ballot measures to restructure the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. Why should the Jackson County Board of Commissioners be nonpartisan? Why do we need to expand the board from three commissioners to five commissioners? How can we contain the costs of adding two commissioners to the Board?

Learn about emergency preparedness for local and regional disasters. Hear first-hand stories and experiences from Kelly’s long history as a responder with Ashland Fire and Rescue in Southern Oregon. Kelly Burns was hired as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Ashland, Oregon in February, 2023. Kelly formerly worked as a Battalion Chief/EMT-Paramedic for

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

This four session course is designed to introduce you to the basics of quilt making. Your beginning project will be a colorful table runner. Each class will include demonstration and discussion. At home, you will complete the step by step process, returning each week for further instruction. A materials list be emailed prior to the

City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

When did flowers first appear in the plant kingdom? What did dinosaurs eat? Where are the oldest trees in the world? Which ancient plants still grow today? Join us to learn more about the amazing history and evolution of plants on our planet. Classically trained at the UCLA Landscape Architecture program, presenter Lucretia Weems is

The grassroots action group, Jackson County for All, is hosting a party and fundraiser featuring The Dirk Price Trio at Dos Mariposas Winery and Lavender Farm from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. We'll be celebrating the gathering of 34,945 signatures to bring better government to Jackson County and raising funds for the campaign

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

Participate in hands-on arts and exploration activities to engage with the works on view at SMA.

The Central Point Woodcarvers carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. There is a fee of $10 per month, or $55 a year if paid annually. We teach and share ideas for beginners, novices, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various

Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about native butterflies and their habitats! This virtual presentation by Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman will share information about butterflies found in Oregon, their native landscapes and food sources, and how we can help them thrive. Lynn Kunstman is a Master Gardener living in Medford, Oregon.

A concert featuring Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund, along with the Holy Misfits will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Ashland United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. True to the folk tradition, Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund perform songs that stir us to an awareness of the times we live in.

This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support. “From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm

Sometimes pluralism, diversity, and inclusion is set out as a challenge that we are obligated to endure. But what about the joy of being part of a truly pluralistic community? Can we celebrate and look forward to difference? Can we enjoy the gifts of learning from each other? “I trust all joy.” ― Theodore Roethke

Dr. Houston will be the guest speaker this Sunday, March 10th at Unity Community of Ashland, 11 am, which meets at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Dr. Jean Houston, scholar, and researcher in Human Capacities, is one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our time. She is long regarded as

Do you ever wonder what makes certain flavors or textures go so well together? Maybe you just need some inspiration for your next cheese platter? In this cheese pairing class, participants will be invited to mix and match an assortment of cheeses and artisanal foods, chosen to highlight some of the pairing principles used by